Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts

Fr. Steve was the speaker this month at our monthly Digging Deeper Speaker Series.  The topic was St. Therese of Lisieux and her Little Way of prayer.  

Fr. Steve preaches on Priesthood Sunday.  We need priests. 

Fr. Steve was invited to speak at chapel for Oakdale Academy. Oakdale is a K-12 School located in suburban Metro Detroit. Founded in the Hillsdale tradition.

As Chaplain to Oakland University Fr. Steve was invited to address the vigil service held at Oakland University where 5000 people gathered to share their love for God, Country and a man, Charlie Kirk, who was assinated on Wednesday, September 10th.  

The FINDING of the Cross The DEDICATION of the Church The MYSTERY of the Cross

Sgt. Brian Buckley is a Royal Oak police officer and gave a rousing talk to the Oakland Univeristy Students and parish members.  

The greatest fear in my life is that some of you won't be saved!

exploring Luke 13 through 15 seeing how this Gospel relates to the Prodigal son story.

Fr. Steve's first Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, Detroit. DCCM

edith stein

The Good Samaritan is Jesus!  

Do you believe in God? His Son Jesus? Do you believe in Hell?  Your name is written in Heaven but it can be blotted out, says the Lord

All for the service of the Gospel SS Peter and Paul go out and proclaim Jesus to the world!  Why is it important...because they are our fathers in the faith!  

Today is exactly 6 months to Christmas.  Fr. Steve loves Christmas; he gave a talk and reflection Legatus about the Incarnation and what it means for us

Providentially enough the Feast of Saint John Fisher, our patron, falls on the Feast of Corpus Christ. There have been few saints as important to Holy Mother Church and defending her teachings than Saint John Fisher himself.  

The Pen The Person The Predicament The Holy Spirit is a person!  More than a gift giver. More than just a power!

Fr. Steve was the keynote speaker for one of the Graduation Ceremony for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.  What would Jesus SEE is an opproutunity for us to see with the eyes of Christ through of Love and Friendship.  Sharing with another person the shared vision of reality.  

Fr. Steve uses the Ascension in battle terms and how we are called to respond.  He asks WHAT is the Ascension? WHY is it important for us? While exploring the WHO.  

Fr. Steve loves Jesus and he is very savvy with credit card points.  He gives a unique talk to a mens group on credit card points and the Gospel.  

Love and obedience is the theme of the gospel today and ultimately the theme of the Last supper discourses   obedience is the  visible proof of loving Jesus.

A divine appointment is a meeting with another person that God has specifically and unmistakably arranged. The Holy Spirit sets up such encounters because someone needs what He can offer them through you. You are one conversation away from God bestowing His favor on them as you act as His channel of blessing. Often that encounter will be with someone you have never met before.

Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry's first annual Grizzly Catholic Day was held on May 2, 2025 at St. John Fisher.  It was, as Fr. Steve expresses, not a Gala, but a FRIENDSgiving--a FUNraiser.  An opprotunity to share what God has done for us over the last year and what He wants to do in the year to come.  

Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM lead us in a parish mission entitled Jesus the Master of Mercy.  

Fr. Steve continues his Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary" with a Lectio Divina meditation on the wounds of Christ. Grab your tissue.  Don't weep because you feel sorry for Jesus.  Weep because you are sorry for your sins!  

Where do we go when we die?  

"The Words from the Cross: 7 last sayings of Jesus"--5th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary"   FatherSteve.net

Look up upon what is that has saved us!  

Men's Conference St. John Fisher and St. Joseph men gathered on a Saturday morning to have Holy Mass and join the Men of Christ Conference

"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

  “The two Gardens--Jesus agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary”   Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics:   1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

Fr. Steve lead 36 college students in an early monring Lenten reflection on Jesus agony in the Garden.  

  “St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary”   Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics:   1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

The sun scorches us!  Sin scorches us in the same way!

Jesus comes down into our mess, for our happiness. In this life and in the life to come.